On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

big brother’s grumbling

her sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re really fascinating. You absolutely must

remained stoic, but his expression softened, and a flicker of curiosity danced in

Gwendolyn exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a

table.

he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire her ethereal beauty

an aura of warmth and

scene felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was

reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married,

bedroom

glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the

lingered on their peaceful faces, her

gentle flick, she switched

“Daddy” at the dinner

saw this as an opportunity to spread some

insulting and

news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal between Jenson Group

Group incurred losses worth

like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a

still half-asleep, was utterly confused upon

was this? How could I possibly offend him when I don’t even know

building up inside him.

vice CEO of Jenson Group, Nico Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this

genuinely had no clue where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could

the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We

“Okay.”

recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so she quickly narrated everything to her parents. Except for

and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date

stand her. I lost my cool and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess the plan didn’t

Eva exchanged puzzled looks, trying to make

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